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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.03, 93.72 and 55.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.03, 93.72 and 55.79 is: 76.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.03 : 93.72 = 55.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.03/93.72 = 55.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.03x = 93.72 × 55.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.03x = 5,228.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,228.64/68.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.86

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